Angela
Pronunciation: [ ANJ-uhl-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Angela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,989 babies have been named Angela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Angela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,670 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,670
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Angela
Angela is a boy name .
Is Angela a boy or girl name? Angela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #10,670 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #282. Angela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Angela is currently ranked #10,670 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Angela include Ang, Ange, Angey, Angeie, Any, Anie, and Angkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Angela include Angel, Angelo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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